What I'm Into: October 2014

So somehow October is over and November is here! We had some beautiful fall weather in October and pretty foliage, too. It was a good month, but hard, too. My dad's thyroid cancer is active again, so now he is looking at consultations with new doctors out of town and serious concerns from his doctor here are making us struggle daily not to be fearful and anxious. So we would definitely appreciate your continued prayers for him and his doctors.

On to what I'm into this month!

Books

The River by Beverly Lewis

When I Fall in Love by Susan May Warren

To Everything a Season by Lauraine Snelling

A Plain Man by Mary Ellis

A Plain Love Song by Kelly Irvin

Caught in the Middle by Regina Jennings

A Matter of Heart by Tracie Peterson

The Promise by Beth Wiseman

My favorite book this month was A Matter of Heart. The most unique, interesting title I read was The Promise.Movies and T.V.

I honestly can't remember the last time I sat and watched a movie. Years. :) I've been watching Seventh Heaven, Grey's Anatomy, Red Band Society, America's Next Top Model, and Nashville on Hulu Plus. Nashville is definitely my fave so far.

Home, Family, and Work
Let's see...

We have a new kitten.

I'm getting ready for a craft show.

I love my pumpkin and apple candles.

I made an Elsa costume this month.

I am plugging away with my capsule wardrobe, but not posting too much about it lately.

That's not everything, of course, but I am super late getting this up, so I will post it now! :)

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I am married with one daughter. I work part-time as a youth services librarian but am primarily a stay at home mom. I enjoy writing about all aspects of my life - books, sewing, fashion, baking, family activities, frugality, running, my faith, and more!